The quality of technical instruction on the samples looks really excellent. The kimura from guard one has just pointed out a couple of things I don't do right.

The training seems to be all uke-tori, though. Without aliveness, let alone competent sparring partners, I can't see how their students will ever develop any real skills.

Yeah, I thought the instruction was really good. Just super basic. I also noticed the same thing about resistence. Even when they do the fight simulation, there is no resistence. It is just wide open about how they are doing it for money. Prompting you to buy something every web page.

At least make me think I got tricked. This is just dirty. Buy the pants, buy the DVDs, then buy the lessons for the same price, buy the shirts...

10) “Bad Guy” Reminders
- Training partners must be committed to helping one another
- Resistance should be minimal at first and then increase gradually
- Do not hesitate to give feedback – coach each other

What the hell?! GJJ has to single me out?!

ITS ON GJJ! ITS ON LIKE VINCE VAUGHN! OR GENGHIS KAHN! OR MICHELL KWAN!

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For the first time ever, all the techniques required for promotion to black belt will be available online in the exact order and lesson format that you would experience in private lessons at the Gracie Academy. Through a revolutionary Video Evaluation Process, we will be able to monitor your progress, evaluate your skills, and award you with official belt promotions on your journey to Gracie Jiu-Jitsu mastery...

IS BJJ A FAD???

YES. Absolutely. Nothing could be more trendy than online teaching & e-promotions leading to "Gracie Jiu-Jitsu mastery"...

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"The judoist has no time to allow himself a margin for error, especially in a situation upon which his or another person's very life depends...."
~ The Secret of Judo (Jiichi Watanabe & Lindy Avakian), p.19

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